Railroad Street Improvements

Project Purpose and Overview

The purpose of this Project is to provide necessary improvements to Railroad Street and adjacent sidewalks in support of the City’s goal to develop a multi-use outdoor plaza and pertinent infrastructure in the City’s historic district. The Project is needed for improved flow of traffic for travelers, as well as improved accessible ramps and sidewalks for safety and efficiency.

The City of Elk Grove (City) in coordination with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans to construct roadway improvements on Railroad Street. The proposed improvements consist of road reconstruction, utility construction (wet and dry/joint trench), construction of new curbs, gutters, accessible sidewalks and ramps, Street Lights and construction of two parking lots (with lighting, landscape and irrigation improvements) along an approximate 2,000-foot long segment of Railroad Street and approximately 180 foot segment of Grove Street. Sidewalks are proposed along the east and west sides of Railroad Street and along the north and south sides of Grove Street. Ramp reconstruction is proposed at the intersection of Elk Grove Boulevard and Railroad Street and several new accessible ramps will also be constructed. New gas, sanitary sewer, storm drain, and water lines are proposed along Railroad Street and Grove Street.

Permanent right-of-way acquisitions and tree agreements have been completed along Railroad Street and Grove Street to accommodate the Project. Temporary construction easements, utility easements, and encroachment permits may be needed on a limited basis to accommodate the installation of the proposed improvements. Existing private utilities will remain active during project construction. No road closures are anticipated to occur and access to each residence and business will be maintained. Minor temporary detours for local traffic may take place and construction is anticipated to last eleven months.

Funding

The project is funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Measure A, Senate Bill 1 Local Street and Roads (SB 1 LSR), Drainage Fee, and General Fund Capital Reserve.

Current Status

The construction contract for the Railroad Street Improvements (WTR049) and the Old Town Plaza Phase 2 and 3 (WCE022) Projects was awarded to Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. by Council at their May 13, 2020 meeting. Construction is anticipated to begin this summer and is anticipated to be completed in the Spring of 2021.

Schedule

Date

Description

July 25, 2018

Design and Environmental Began

March 26, 2019

Project was presented to the Disability Advisory Committee for feedback

April 24, 2019

Environmental Document (Supplemental IS/MND) circulated for public review and comment